BSL 2013 Challenge

Hey everybody! I don't have length checks or unicorn hair to show, but I did recently take my graduation pics and wanted to share them. I was going to straighten for it, but then I remembered something a poster said in that thread about actress Teyonnah Parris and how us naturals always flock to straight hair for special occasions.

Soooo....I did a regal bun, I love the look. I also broke down and purchased Aphogee's keratin reconstructer and the green tea and keratin spray

Sent from my iPad...so clearly the typos are not my fault :)
 

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itsjusthair88 said:
Hey everybody! I don't have length checks or unicorn hair to show, but I did recently take my graduation pics and wanted to share them. I was going to straighten for it, but then I remembered something a poster said in that thread about actress Teyonnah Parris and how us naturals always flock to straight hair for special occasions.

Soooo....I did a regal bun, I love the look. I also broke down and purchased Aphogee's keratin reconstructer and the green tea and keratin spray

Sent from my iPad...so clearly the typos are not my fault :)
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Congrats on your graduation!
 
itsjusthair88 said:
Hey everybody! I don't have length checks or unicorn hair to show, but I did recently take my graduation pics and wanted to share them. I was going to straighten for it, but then I remembered something a poster said in that thread about actress Teyonnah Parris and how us naturals always flock to straight hair for special occasions.

Soooo....I did a regal bun, I love the look. I also broke down and purchased Aphogee's keratin reconstructer and the green tea and keratin spray

Sent from my iPad...so clearly the typos are not my fault :)
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congrats lady!
 
kinky curlygenie said:
Seriously need to gt back on my vitamins i always get really good growth wth vits but I'm a little lazy. What vits are u ladies taking atm??
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I just recently added biotin and I don't know if its because I'm actually measuring length I have literally gotten an inch of growth per month.

Again it may be My mind playing tricks on me, but oh we'll! I hope it keeps up!
 
jprayze said:
I don't what to do. The stylist was talking about it yesterday...saying how much longer it was. I will see how drastic it looks when it's straight. I will probably end up gradually correcting it with each trim until it's even.
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Mines is doing the same thing. My sides r growing faster than my middle section. Idk if its from the way I trimmed it last month. I trimmed it 2xs last month. I plan on trimming again in july.

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itsjusthair88 said:
Hey everybody! I don't have length checks or unicorn hair to show, but I did recently take my graduation pics and wanted to share them. I was going to straighten for it, but then I remembered something a poster said in that thread about actress Teyonnah Parris and how us naturals always flock to straight hair for special occasions.

Soooo....I did a regal bun, I love the look. I also broke down and purchased Aphogee's keratin reconstructer and the green tea and keratin spray

Sent from my iPad...so clearly the typos are not my fault :)
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You look so pretty! Congrats on graduating!

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GettingKinky said:
I went to my stylist today for my color cellophane treatment. She noticed that my color still hasn't washed out from 8 weeks ago. I'm not sure if it lasted longer because I got a touch up last time or because of my baking soda shampoo. She thinks it might be the baking soda.

At any rate here is my length check. My hair is curled so I had to pull it. If I pull it I can make it touch BSL, but I'm not claiming it until it reaches without pulling.
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GettingKinky, it's beautiful! I feel you on the not claiming BSL until it reaches on its own. I'm waiting on the same thing. Your hair looks very healthy! :-)
 
:cry2::nono::angry2:This stylist ended up being a SHS and cutting off more than I would have like. I have to stop being so spontaneous and stop and think. How much can happen in a day? SMH I thought I was very explicit. My ends were split, but it was more than I wanted trimmed at that time. It was more like a cut. I've already got you should have done this or that from people I talked to. And I should have. I should have been more vigilant in making sure she wasn't cutting too much. I have to find someone I can TRUST. I used to cut my hair off with no regard. I BC'd 3 times and didn't care, but I worked HARD for this hair. **tear**

Trying to look on the bright side...Hopefully the new ends will help with retention and I did have some heat damaged ends that weren't really looking the best when I wash n go. They are probably gone now. At least, it was good lunar cutting day for strength. I'm not posting a pic because I don't even want to look at it or share it. I'm praying that since I know more of what it takes now to grow healthy hair, that I will regain the length quickly. I know a lot of ladies bounce back from a SHS like NikkiQ did last year. So hopefully I will be able to make BSL this year, but it will be later than I thought. I know my hair will be back better than ever eventually but now I feel like :wallbash::cry2::nono::angry2: I'm going to have to work even harder, but I won't drop out of this challenge!
 
jprayze said:
:cry2::nono::angry2:This stylist ended up being a SHS and cutting off more than I would have like. I have to stop being so spontaneous and stop and think. How much can happen in a day? SMH I thought I was very explicit. My ends were split, but it was more than I wanted trimmed at that time. It was more like a cut. I've already got you should have done this or that from people I talked to. And I should have. I should have been more vigilant in making sure she wasn't cutting too much. I have to find someone I can TRUST. I used to cut my hair off with no regard. I BC'd 3 times and didn't care, but I worked HARD for this hair. **tear**

Trying to look on the bright side...Hopefully the new ends will help with retention and I did have some heat damaged ends that weren't really looking the best when I wash n go. They are probably gone now. At least, it was good lunar cutting day for strength. I'm not posting a pic because I don't even want to look at it or share it. I'm praying that since I know more of what it takes now to grow healthy hair, that I will regain the length quickly. I know a lot of ladies bounce back from a SHS like NikkiQ did last year. So hopefully I will be able to make BSL this year, but it will be later than I thought. I know my hair will be back better than ever eventually but now I feel like :wallbash::cry2::nono::angry2: I'm going to have to work even harder, but I won't drop out of this challenge!
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Good for you, girl! Keep your head up, I'm sure it's not nearly as bad as you think. Your ends are probably in great shape now. It is so hard to find a stylist you can trust. Good luck.
 
jprayze said:
:cry2::nono::angry2:This stylist ended up being a SHS and cutting off more than I would have like. I have to stop being so spontaneous and stop and think. How much can happen in a day? SMH I thought I was very explicit. My ends were split, but it was more than I wanted trimmed at that time. It was more like a cut. I've already got you should have done this or that from people I talked to. And I should have. I should have been more vigilant in making sure she wasn't cutting too much. I have to find someone I can TRUST. I used to cut my hair off with no regard. I BC'd 3 times and didn't care, but I worked HARD for this hair. **tear**

Trying to look on the bright side...Hopefully the new ends will help with retention and I did have some heat damaged ends that weren't really looking the best when I wash n go. They are probably gone now. At least, it was good lunar cutting day for strength. I'm not posting a pic because I don't even want to look at it or share it. I'm praying that since I know more of what it takes now to grow healthy hair, that I will regain the length quickly. I know a lot of ladies bounce back from a SHS like NikkiQ did last year. So hopefully I will be able to make BSL this year, but it will be later than I thought. I know my hair will be back better than ever eventually but now I feel like :wallbash::cry2::nono::angry2: I'm going to have to work even harder, but I won't drop out of this challenge!
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jprayze how much did she cut??!! Just remember that your progress has been amazing so you'll bounce back from this with no problem. If I can do it, I KNOW you can!! :bighug:

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Hello Ladies,

My braidout then I washed and flat ironed.

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NikkiQ said:
Got back into my workouts again today. I think that really does help out with hair growth with the whole increased blood flow and all. Now if only I can look like @mami2010 :yep: :giggle:
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NikkiQ Im here to help if you need any tips and tricks. Hair and working out is my passion and would be glad to assist anyone.:drunk:

I have not had too much time to jump on this thread so inbox me if you ever need.
 
jprayze


I'm not gassing or trying to incite you, nor am I trying to make you more upset... But you need to ask for a refund. She cut waayyyyuu more than you asked for.

Hatin a$$ b!tch! How trifling!

We can roll up on her in these Internet streets, or in the least write bad reviews if her salon has a website.

Sorry this happened to you, BUT you'll be backl and beyond where you were before you even know it. Put the hair away so you won't stress over it and just enjoy having healthy ends!
 
jprayze yep, I'd be heated too. Maybe she was trying to make your hair all one length, even. Stylists love to do that. In future, do you think you could start to do your own trims/dustings?
 
jprayze said:
Ok I will post so you all can see what we are dealing with
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Ok I just saw ur pic, yes she did cut off too much, but I still think u will be able to reach bsl by the end of the year. You always have great retention & growth. Plus the summer is coming.

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jprayze
Im sorry this has happened to you. She defintely cut off a good bit. However, we are here to cheer you on. You have made great progress and i know you will continue to do so. Hope you feel better about it soon!
 
itsjusthair88 said:
Hey everybody! I don't have length checks or unicorn hair to show, but I did recently take my graduation pics and wanted to share them. I was going to straighten for it, but then I remembered something a poster said in that thread about actress Teyonnah Parris and how us naturals always flock to straight hair for special occasions.

Soooo....I did a regal bun, I love the look. I also broke down and purchased Aphogee's keratin reconstructer and the green tea and keratin spray

Sent from my iPad...so clearly the typos are not my fault :)
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Thank you for this!! I take my grad pictures next week and am struggling how I want to style.
 
ImanAdero said:
jprayze


I'm not gassing or trying to incite you, nor am I trying to make you more upset... But you need to ask for a refund. She cut waayyyyuu more than you asked for.

Hatin a$$ b!tch! How trifling!

We can roll up on her in these Internet streets, or in the least write bad reviews if her salon has a website.

Sorry this happened to you, BUT you'll be backl and beyond where you were before you even know it. Put the hair away so you won't stress over it and just enjoy having healthy ends!
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pelohello said:
I can't see ur pic b/c I'm on my mobile, but I'm sooo pissed for u! I know how hard u worked on ur hair. It will grow back!

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HoneyA said:
@jprayze yep, I'd be heated too. Maybe she was trying to make your hair all one length, even. Stylists love to do that. In future, do you think you could start to do your own trims/dustings?
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NikkiQ said:
Wow...she wasn't just scissor happy. She was cut crazy!!

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I think she was trying to get my hair one length, to the shortest layer. I told her I was growing up my layers and I just wanted her to trim just the splits and do not try to recut my hair into ta layered style. I told her I was in the process of growing my hair out and my goal was to GROW it out all one length. So yeah she translated to make it all one length today. I made the fatal mistake, I wasn't facing the mirror when she started and it was downhill from there.

I will be writing a complaint to the management.

My SO is getting frustrated because he doesn't understand why I am so upset. He said you live and you learn. I said Don't you see all those products on the counter? Don't you see me on the hair board making updates and researching? I'm supposed to go see him tomorrow and I am so unmotivated to take the trip now. It's like this cut drained the energy out of me. He said you ain't Samson. Ahhh Men! Also, said you act like something really bad happened to you. I said people have different priorities in life and what they care about and my hair is something that I care about. (In my head, I'm singing if you don't know me by now...)

Yeah I have to come up with a PS where I don't have to see this. Maybe I will get a sew-in, but I have to make sure it doesn't cause me a setback. Sometimes you get a cut and you enjoy it while it lasts, knowing that your hair will grow out soon. But I can't enjoy it because I didn't ask for it. I already told my mom don't make a big deal about it because she has the tendency to make people feel worse. As of matter of fact, when I go see her I will just wear my bonnet.

I usually twist my hair and do dustings, but yes, I need to do my trims myself as well. It will be a longgg time before I left anyone come near my head with scissors. I see why most of us are DIYers. I would have done better to go to the beauty school because at least, they are observed and most of the time, they err on the side of caution.

I'm going to go finish packing and hopefully the trip will take my mind off of this mess. Getting over the initial disappointment...will probably focus on my makeup this weekend and try to distract myself

Thanks ladies! You all are the absolute best...your support and encouragement is amazing.
 
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itsjusthair88 Congrats on graduating!! What's next for you?

Ms_CoCo37. Thanks! :blush:

jprayze :bighug: I'm so sorry she cut so much hair I know it's not what you wanted. On the plus side your blunt ends look great and your hair grows so fast it will be back before you know it.
 
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Alllmoost there! I'm excited because I think I'm actually going to hit BSL by December 2013---this was a pretty aggressive goal for me since I just recently hit APL!:drunk: On a sad note, iwent heat crazy and got dominican blow outs 2 weeks in a row...i think i've gotten some heat damage...my natural curls aren't popping like they used to. Perhaps I just need a good protein/steam treatment...

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blueberryd said:
Alllmoost there! I'm excited because I think I'm actually going to hit BSL by December 2013---this was a pretty aggressive goal for me since I just recently hit APL!:drunk: On a sad note, iwent heat crazy and got dominican blow outs 2 weeks in a row...i think i've gotten some heat damage...my natural curls aren't popping like they used to. Perhaps I just need a good protein/steam treatment...

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very pretty! and you will make BSL this summer.
 
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